Lead Project Controls Engineer

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Job summary

Worley in Kuwait City seeks a senior Project Controls Lead to establish and manage project planning, cost estimation, and invoicing across multiple projects using the KERP project control system. You will partner with project teams and contractors to ensure data integrity and timely reporting.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering, 10+ years in project controls, 5+ years leading teams, and experience in PMC environments within the Middle East.

Qualifications

• Full-time bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited university.
• Minimum 10 years of total experience post graduate studies.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a lead in project controls or similar title.
• Experience working in a PMC (Project Management Consultancy) environment.
• Demonstrated experience working in the Middle East project environment.
• Previous experience working with a contractor or in a comparable delivery model.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist project control services for the support of the KERP project control system.
• Liaise with project teams to ensure the correct utilization of the project control system based on project specific requirements and corporate guidelines.
• Take ownership of the project control function and ensure integrity of the data being processed.
• Prepare project planning dossier including project control procedure, project baseline schedule, deliverable register, S curve and histogram.
• Monitor the project based on baseline and submit both internal and external reports on time.
• Interface with project personnel to develop project forecasts for both schedule and cost.
• Actively participate in project management of changes.
• Liaise to clarify cost related issues and develop timely and meaningful monthly invoices.
• Coordinate and manage sub contracts.
• Implement financial controls including controlling authorizations of expenditure and cash flow projections.
• Must have proven track record in leading a team.

Skills

Project controls leadership

Team leadership

Data integrity & governance

Stakeholder liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Accredited university

Tools

KERP project control system

Job description

Building on our past. Ready for the future

Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts. We partner with customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their assets. We’re bridging two worlds, moving towards more sustainable energy sources, while helping to provide the energy, chemicals and resources needed now.

Primary objective:

To support the project control personnel of various projects utilising the Worley project control systems in the set-up and execution phases of the project.

Responsible for establishing all projects planning, cost estimation, cost controls, auditing controls and assurance processes including auditing to contractors and subcontractors.

Responsible for the projects commercial and contractual management, people, administrative, finance, accounting and invoicing management.

Manages all contract related matters.

Supports the project control activities of various projects utilising the KERP project control systems and contractors requirement in the set-up and execution phases of the project.

Specific accountabilities:

• Provide specialist project control services for the support of the KERP project control system.
• Liaise with project teams to ensure the correct utilization of the project control system based on project specific requirements and corporate guidelines.
• Take ownership of the project control function and ensure integrity of the data being processed.
• Prepare project planning dossier including project control procedure, project baseline schedule, deliverable register, S curve and histogram.
• Monitor the project based on baseline and submit both internal and external reports on time.
• Interface with project personnel to develop project forecasts for both schedule and cost.
• Actively participate in project management of changes.
• Liaise to clarify cost related issues and develop timely and meaningful monthly invoices.
• Coordinate and manage sub contracts.
• Implement financial controls including controlling authorizations of expenditure and cash flow projections.
• Must have proven track record in leading a team.

Qualification and experience:

• Full-time bachelor’s degree in engineering (any discipline) from an accredited university.
• Minimum 10 years of total experience post graduate studies.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a lead in project controls or similar title.
• Experience working in a PMC (Project Management Consultancy) environment.
• Demonstrated experience working in the Middle East project environment.
• Previous experience working with a contractor or in a comparable delivery model.

Moving forward together

We’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels they belong, can bring themselves, and are heard. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by law.

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation.

And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology.

Whatever your ambition, there’s a path for you here. And there’s no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.

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